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In Defence of Asylum Seekers

29.06.2002 06:50

Harmondsworth detention centre update: A full-scale prison regime is to be introduced for asylum seekers. Internal security gates are to be installed, hampering free movement and the freedom to engage in free association within the detention centre. Also a possible curtailment of visiting hours and much more. Read full report.

Woomera asylum seekers break for freedom: On the night of 27 June 27 asylum seekers escaped from the Woomera detention centre in the South Australian desert, aided by protesters. Five have so far been recaptured and four people have been arrested for aiding the escape. They are in custody in Port Augusta. Read full reports and updates.
Melbourne IMC | Woomera Refugee Embassy

Bristol defend asylum seekers: Action on Saturday 29th June outside BHS in Broadmead, Bristol, between 2 and 3, with petitions and creative kids participation for the local Mehmeti Family Campaign and other families and individuals threatened with deportation.
NCADC | Bristol IMC